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AUSTIN (KXAN) — For Alex Bradley, fitness has always been about more than exercise. As a coach, he’s passionate about movement and the belief that we are better together than alone. But behind his drive lies a painful story, one that changed him forever.
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A friendship that shaped a life
Bradley met AJ Johnson in middle school, but it was their freshman year in high school when the two became closer friends. AJ was full of energy, a natural entertainer who dreamed of being an actor. He had a gift for making people laugh, and even after moving to Chicago, the two stayed close…